Give it up!

My goal is to give up sweets again since I felt great after I did it before but I haven't been great at sticking with it  I plan to do the same thing again, cut out all sugary treats/snacks.  Sugar in healthier forms like fruit is allowed, and I will let myself have 1 cheat a week (nothing too crazy, usually a sbux chai on Saturday mornings)  Since i happened to start yesterday on May 1, I guess it makes sense to go for a month!  

I'm still off sugar for the most part.

Caffeine, Butter.

Starting today I'm working on gluten.  Its not medically necessary but doctor recommended as a trial.  

hudfamsix wrote: I'm in!  I could do with giving up Dr. Pepper again.  I've been good and cut down to one 20 oz. a day (instead of the three a day I was having a few months ago ).  But my body and my wallet could definitely do with getting rid of them completely.  Not only could I do with less caffeine (I definitely have more sustained energy when I'm not hooked on caffeine), but my teeth could do with out the sugar, and my belly could do without the bloating from the carbonation.

I didn't even make it through day 1 .  I forgot I had made a batch of lactation cookies Tuesday.  I should have them gone by today though.  In all fairness, I don't even like the cookies - they are very bitter because I use so much brewers yeast.  I make myself eat them because they seem to be a big help in keeping up my supply.  I won't have any trouble giving them up!

Well, after saying I was giving up Dr. Pepper (or I guess it should be soda in general), I went and had two cans of soda at ODD's softball game last night.  Oops.  Guess I'll start today!

I had black tea this morning, so that was my caffeine for the day.  So now it's all water or those tiny packet drink mix things.  But probably just water.

Meghan:  Have you tried eating protein when you crave sweets?  Someone told me to do that when I was pregnant with Zeke.  I would eat some turkey lunch meat or something (just because that's what was in the fridge), but it totally worked.  Maybe keep some cooked chicken or some beans in the fridge to munch on?

hudfamsix wrote: Meghan:  Have you tried eating protein when you crave sweets?  Someone told me to do that when I was pregnant with Zeke.  I would eat some turkey lunch meat or something (just because that's what was in the fridge), but it totally worked.  Maybe keep some cooked chicken or some beans in the fridge to munch on?

I've heard of this, but I'm not really a big meat eater. I think I'll try stocking the fridge with bean and cheese and yogurt and try to grab those as snacks instead of sugary things.

I've hit the spot in the day where I usually have a soda, and I'm dying!!!  I went for a run today, so I'm even more tired, and I could totally use some caffeine.  I'm trying to be strong, but it's.so.hard.....

mommyjessica wrote: Certain foods can be an addiction. It is like being a crack addict and needing your fix! Just might a bit easier to wean yourself off of crack...

Oh, Dr. Pepper is most definitely like crack to me.  The trick is going to be not replacing it with something equally as bad for me.  Like the ice cream I keep thinking about.

I'm trying not to be too stingy with what kinds of foods I'm taking in.  I'm really working my body hard with all the running I've been doing, and the weight is starting to come off again.  I don't want to get too low, and crappy food is a good way for me to keep some of the weight on.

Alright, who's still with me??

I am still in!! I did well this past week.  I even found some leftover Easter candy I confiscated from the kids, planning to spread out their sweets a little rather than have them gorge and we all forgot about it.  Instead of eating it, I threw it away.  Being the frugal person I am, that was tough for me.  But I struggle with self control so if it was in the house, I would have eaten it.

My splurge this week was half of a sonic blast.  It is Sonic's version of the Dairy Queen Blizzard. DH was in a fishing tournament this weekend and we all went to the weigh in.  They had bands playing and blow up bouncers for the kids to play in.  But it was a long, hot, sunny afternoon so we told the kids we would get them something yummy on the way home.  DD couldn't finish hers so I did.  Not what I would have picked for my one thing, but I was hot and tired too and it was yummy!

sunsmiles wrote: hudfamsix wrote: Meghan:  Have you tried eating protein when you crave sweets?  Someone told me to do that when I was pregnant with Zeke.  I would eat some turkey lunch meat or something (just because that's what was in the fridge), but it totally worked.  Maybe keep some cooked chicken or some beans in the fridge to munch on? I've heard of this, but I'm not really a big meat eater. I think I'll try stocking the fridge with bean and cheese and yogurt and try to grab those as snacks instead of sugary things.

I did great yesterday, only 2 coffees. I think it's because I was out of the house much and didn't really have access to it. I believe the days I'm home I'll probably need more motivation..